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As most people in Great Britain will know, there is a general election approaching, which usually means that issues that have been bubbling over for awhile tend to come to the forefront. This election’s political hot-potato has thus far been the NHS (National Health Service). Few would deny that the NHS is facing something of…

UPDATE (19-Feb 2015): Leicester faith healer conman convicted. Ashrafi was sentenced to 9 years in prison for fraud. Originally published 26-Jan 2015 Alleged fraudster used conjuring tricks to get people to give him money. ‘Con artist masqueraded as a faith healer to dupe vulnerable victims out of £650,000 in a series of scams’, court told |…

Astrology is the fatally-flawed idea that the location and movement of stars and planets influence our lives here on earth. It’s the epitome of a NON-scientific idea that has been discarded centuries ago. No scientist studies it. However, a recent survey shows almost all population segments, especially young people, mistakingly think this field is considered…

Many favorite astrologers (and psychics, same thing) simply tell their clients what they want to hear to keep in good favor. That will eventually backfire. ‘Not all of Nostradamus’ predictions came true either': Sri Lanka ex-president’s seer jobless | SBS News. As a defeated Mahinda Rajapaksa slunk out of Sri Lanka’s presidential palace, the astrologer…

I disagree fully. Therefore… commence mocking. Astrology is like astronomy, says BJP MP Ramesh Pokhariyal Astrology is like astronomy, claimed a BJP member in the Lok Sabha, drawing protests from some opposition members. While making references to traditional practices such as astrology and ayurveda, Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank said that among others, concept of atom, was…

Astrology-related? Nope. In fact, it’s not even a new concept. But looking back through research history, findings are muddled and confusing. Season of birth affects your mood later in life. Babies born in the summer are much more likely to suffer from mood swings when they grow up while those born in the winter are less…

WHAT!? I am discriminated against? I am an excellent worker! Virgos suffering ‘astrological discrimination’ in China. Those born between August 23 and September 22 are mocked online for being picky, spoiled, and fussy to the point of being obsessive-compulsive. “Virgos are perfectionists, so they’ll often criticise other people,” Felicia Jiang, founder of popular astrology website…

Uh oh, when your town goes woo-ey, the politicians give up and run away. UKIP candidate for Wells Jake Baynes resigns: claims Glastonbury occult infiltrated party | Western Daily Press. One of the highest-profile Ukip candidates at the next General Election sensationally resigned tonight – along with his local party chairman – amid bizarre claims…

Oh. My. Goodness. Can I tell you that I am elated to see that not just the U.S. has politicians that totally misunderstand how the world works? BBC News – Astrology-loving MP seeks health answers in the stars. David Tredinnick said he had spent 20 years studying astrology and healthcare and was convinced it could…

Yet another “spiritual healer” accused of fraud. I sort of like this trend, other than the obvious conclusion that people are still falling for this garbage. This person advertised via flyers and ads but many clients may have come via word of mouth. Since people are apt to trust “advice” from their friends, this is…

Tuesday, April 15th marks the first of four lunar “blood moon” eclipses over the next two years. The tetrad — or four consecutive and complete lunar eclipses occurring at approximately six month intervals — will all be visible over the United States during 2014 -2015. The other dates are Oct. 8, 2014, April 4, 2015…

Horoscopes, worthless predictions about your day based on a bogus idea of star or sun signs, are not just for fun. They affect real-life decisions. Harmless fun? Horoscopes may be bad for you, study suggests – Telegraph. Consumers who read their horoscope daily were found to be more likely to exhibit impulsive or indulgent behaviour…

Florida, you are on a ROLL! I love it! Hallandale Beach police: ‘Faith healer’ jailed after swindling two women out of $85,700 – Sun Sentinel. A self-proclaimed faith healer, chakra aligner and remover of impurities was jailed on accusations that he swindled two women he met at Aventura Mall out of nearly $100,000, Hallandale Beach…

A new study has examined the relationship between belief in precognition and sense of control. They found that belief in psychics, clairvoyance, fortune telling, is one way people may compensate for feeling a lack of control in life. And, that this actually works to provide a greater sense of control. PLOS ONE: Loss of Control…

They had a 50/50 chance but the majority of psychics in the U.K. got it wrong. Psychic Source Survey Predicts Baby Princess for Kate and William – Press Release – Digital Journal. On July 9th, 62% of the 50 psychics surveyed at Psychic Source, the most respected psychic service provider, predicted that the royal couple…

A disturbing story from India that reflects the extreme harm caused by belief in superstition. 23-yr-old engineer ends life. Reason: A crow sat on his head Anand V H was all of 23, and an engineering graduate to boot. But he was superstitious too — so superstitious that he ended his life on Thursday, all…

The Heresy Club has a scathing piece about how an astrologer appears to have taken credit for predicting the shooting of the officer at MIT in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. Yep, this is ridiculous. I know the question you are going to ask next… Piling on. | The Heresy Club. The author…

I am confused… 969: The Strange Numerological Basis for Burma’s Religious Violence – Alex Bookbinder – The Atlantic. Buddhist nationalists have been terrorizing the country’s Muslims in recent weeks, and the attacks may get even worse. Rangoon’s Muslims have good reason to feel jittery. A wave of anti-Muslim violence has engulfed a number of towns…

A burglary suspect confessed to sacrificing his girlfriend in Lauderhill, Florida. A Lauderhill man is charged with premeditated murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend. – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com. “Slain Lauderhill woman’s boyfriend tells police he ‘sacrificed’ her” A Lauderhill man told a bizarre tale of needing to find a victim who had a…

I loved this piece and strongly recommend you read it. Like this piece about Dr. Oz, this interview allows the subject to come off as herself and you, dear reader, can read between the lines. I’ll help with some interesting points I found. Susan Miller of Astrology Zone is hot in the fashion industry and…

America’s prophet is in some hot water with the U.S. government. Psychic Must Pay SEC $11.5M For Bogus Market Predictions – Law360. This is a subscription site so the full article is not available. But I will try to find another link. A New York federal judge on Monday ordered self-described psychic Sean David Morton…

Asian astrologers warn of stormy Year of Snake A stock market slide, escalated conflict between Japan and China and more Gangnam-styled success for South Korean singer Psy will shape the incoming Year of the Snake, say Asian soothsayers. Those who make predictions according to the study of feng shui — or literally “wind-water” — are…

Another example that education is failing at all levels to teach critical thinking to students. OU ‘psychic fair’ draws crowd of curious studentsOU ‘psychic fair’ draws crowd of curious students. Ohio University students showed up in hordes to take a peek into their futures Thursday evening. Several psychics sat down in Baker Ballroom from 4-8…